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Step-by-Step guide on Full Camper Conversions.
Im converting my Vauxhall VIVARO 2015 LWB into a fully capable off grid camper.
Im tired of seeing really expensive conversions on the market for upwards of 50/60K (I know people have to get paid) so im trying to build my dream van on a budget of 15K all in (including the van!).
I’m going down the ‘do it once do it right’ kind of approach using all the top brands for the conversion.
Follow along with my as I do this first time conversion. I plan on the build being finished in November 2023 as im waiting on some long lead times for some bespoke furniture for the van but it will all be well worth it!
Ive never converted a van before - but lets see how hard it is! I’ll post tutorials on how i do all the major elements and can answer any questions which you may have.
Thanks for watching and consider subscribing for future updates!
Blue Skys - Rich
Im converting my Vauxhall VIVARO 2015 LWB into a fully capable off grid camper.
Im tired of seeing really expensive conversions on the market for upwards of 50/60K (I know people have to get paid) so im trying to build my dream van on a budget of 15K all in (including the van!).
I’m going down the ‘do it once do it right’ kind of approach using all the top brands for the conversion.
Follow along with my as I do this first time conversion. I plan on the build being finished in November 2023 as im waiting on some long lead times for some bespoke furniture for the van but it will all be well worth it!
Ive never converted a van before - but lets see how hard it is! I’ll post tutorials on how i do all the major elements and can answer any questions which you may have.
Thanks for watching and consider subscribing for future updates!
Blue Skys - Rich
TRAFFIC VIVARO 2015 - 2019 HOW TO CHANGE A WHEEL BEARING - NO SPECIAL TOOLS
Hi Everyone.
Anther van mechanical video. In this video I show you how I replaced my wheel bearing on my 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro `camper van without using any special tools apart from hand tools. As always this is how I did it and please do your own research. Any questions leave them in the comments and I’ll get back to you! Thanks, Rich
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:33 Job Overview
01:06 Break caliper removal
01:47 Brake Disk Removal
02:46 Suspension Strut removal
03:17 Tie rod removal
03:34 ABS removal
04:45 Wheel hub nut removal
06:08 Drive a shaft Removal
06:25 Ball joint removal
06:47 Bearing removal
09:03 New bearing reassembly
11:13 Reinstalling
Anther van mechanical video. In this video I show you how I replaced my wheel bearing on my 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro `camper van without using any special tools apart from hand tools. As always this is how I did it and please do your own research. Any questions leave them in the comments and I’ll get back to you! Thanks, Rich
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:33 Job Overview
01:06 Break caliper removal
01:47 Brake Disk Removal
02:46 Suspension Strut removal
03:17 Tie rod removal
03:34 ABS removal
04:45 Wheel hub nut removal
06:08 Drive a shaft Removal
06:25 Ball joint removal
06:47 Bearing removal
09:03 New bearing reassembly
11:13 Reinstalling
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Видео
Is it worth doing the NC500 in Winter?
Просмотров 64210 месяцев назад
There are 1000 videos on the best bits of the Scottish NC500 route in the Summer. I attempt to answer the question ‘is it worth the NC500 in Winter?’ My names Rich and i built my Vauxhall Vivaro camper van from scratch - to explore the Scottish NC500 and to take the van on trips in Europe and at weekends as often as possible! I’ve just recently returned from my 10 day NC500 trip - we had snow, ...
How to Winterise your Camper Van for under £500
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Hi Everyone, Topical at the moment - how to winterise your camper van. I’ve managed to do it relatively cheaply only spending £500 but on some absolutely key essentials. I got caught out int he Peaks a few weeks ago on summer tyres and we had half a meter of snow so I wasn’t going to let bad preparation get in the way of an epic 10 day trip on the NC500! Follow along as i detail all the steps t...
Installing a 230AH LiPo4 Lithium Battery in my Van.
Просмотров 4,5 тыс.11 месяцев назад
Hi Everyuone, Quick one this week - as I’ll literally be in Scotland doing the NC500 when this video goes live! Quick instal video and some impressive power figures for my lithium battery. Really looking forward to getting the use out of this! As always any questions fire away in the comments and ill do my best to get back to you!
DIY Camper van conversion IN 10 MINUTES - Full build TIMELAPSE
Просмотров 22 тыс.11 месяцев назад
Hi everyone, Here’s my full conversion Timelapse of my 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro LWB van. The conversion took me 3 months in total - and i did the whole thing myself with the exception of one day of my brother helping me out. Ive decked it out to the highest possible standard, learnt a lot along the way and im sure you’ll agree i have a great finish and a sick van to go on adventures with. Ive liste...
FULL CAMPER CONVERISON - Turning my van into a HOME
Просмотров 7 тыс.11 месяцев назад
Hi everyone, This week my focus was on my first trip out in the van to the Peak District. After almost finishing the conversion I realised quite quickly that it was impossible to live in! So i had to buy loads of things to make sure i could actually live in it. Follow along as I install: 12V Compressor Fridge Thermal Blinds Alarms and Sensors Test all electrics Use a random battery to power the...
FULL VAN CONVERSION - Building a custom 12V Switch panel and Heater box for my van.
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.11 месяцев назад
Hi Everybody, This week ive been busy building a custom switch panel for the van. A lot of the 12V components are wired direct into the fuse block on my electrical cupboard so only the main lights and heater run off this switch panel. I suppose it gives me options in the future! If you want to know how to cut ply and wood like this without chipping it this is the video i used and it was super h...
CAMPERVAN CONVERSION: How to install a MONSTER off grid 12V and 230V electrical system.
Просмотров 3,2 тыс.Год назад
Hi everyone, This week im installing a MONSTER electrical system from VICTRON energy in my van. It gives me unlimited power in summer and (for my needs) also unlimited power in the winter. I have a full 12V system and also a 230V system including a hook up and an inverter charger for when im using a campsite or hook up point. Ive used the following all from Victron: VICTRON DC DC 30A Charger VI...
FULL CAMPER CONVERSION: How to install 230V and Hook up with a VICTRON inverter / charger.
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.Год назад
Hi everyone, Just an off shoot video from my main electrical installation - this is how i wired and fitted my whole 230V consumer unit and hook up to my van and its in much more detail. DISCLAIMER - I am not an electrician. Seek help if you dont know what’s your doing. Although after all my wriring and earthing the whole system works so I was super stoked and i didnt lose any fingers so winner....
FULL CAMPER CONVERSION - Installing my VICTRON energy system in a secret cupboard!
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.Год назад
Hi everyone, This week i started my electronics and follow along as I install a full VICTRON system into my van. I just wanted an easy access electrical system - and it certainly is that! Although it was quite difficult to install! I have the following from VICTRON: VICTRON MPPT with 305W Solar Panel VICTRON 30A DC DC Charger VICTRON Inverter/Charger 1200/50 VICTRON Smart Battery Protect VICTRO...
FULL CAMPER CONVERSION - Installing a AUTOTERM 2K Planar Diesel Heater under a seat | Step by Step
Просмотров 9 тыс.Год назад
Hello Everyone, Follow along as i detail a step by step guid on how to wire and instal a AUTOTERM 2K Planer diesel heater. It was a bit of a mission if Im honest as I dropped the fuel tank and also had to do a lot fo the work under the vehicle! As always let me knwo if you have any questions and ill do my best to get back to you. Rich TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:20 Explanation of heater in Detail...
FULL CAMPER CONVERSION - Installing ultimate Camper Van Furniture | Maximum STORAGE
Просмотров 12 тыс.Год назад
It’s been an exciting week as Ive collected my van furniture! I ordered a bed unit and also kitchen flooring and a center console from the plyguys.co.uk - really everyone should check these guys out! Here’s just a quick show and tell of the furniture and the next steps for my camper conversion. Thanks again - Rich FURNITURE: All my furniture came from the ply guys.co.uk honestly a super amazing...
FIXED Vivaro Check Injection System and Anti Pollution System P0096 P0380 | Glow Plugs
Просмотров 29 тыс.Год назад
Hi Everyone, Bit of a different one today - I’ll be making sure to keep up to date maintenance videos on the Vivaro going as these are often over looked. Why pay a garage £££ when you can just do it yourself with a bit of confidence. In this video i am addressing a really common issue with these Vivaro: P0096 - Intake air temperature Sensor Circuit 2 range. This one is usually caused by a block...
FULL CAMPER CONVERSION - Installing Single Seat on my VIVARO and a RIB swivel base.
Просмотров 7 тыс.Год назад
Hi everyone, I got so bored of the double bench seat in about 5 minutes after owning the van. Not only does it not recline but it’s also super uncomfortable. In this episode I replace my bench seat with a seat from a Vauxhall Zafira. It reclines and also has lots of adjustment and is much more comfortable! I have used industry standard fixings through the seat replacement to ensure all the work...
FULL CAMPER CONVERSION - Installing 12V Puck Lights and LEDs into my Van | Ambience
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.Год назад
Hi everyone, So this week it’s installing the 12V Puck lights into the van and for that special ambience at night time - im also installing some LED down lights on a separate circuit so I can control both individually. As always hit a subscribe if you like what you see - hit me up with any questions! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:19 Cutting Holes 02:09 LED Light Channels Installation 06:01 In deta...
FULL CAMPER CONVERSION - Fitting a slatted wood ceiling to the Van - with 12V Puck Lights and LEDs
Просмотров 11 тыс.Год назад
FULL CAMPER CONVERSION - Fitting a slatted wood ceiling to the Van - with 12V Puck Lights and LEDs
FULL CAMPER CONVERSION - How to install a FIAMMA ROOF VENT or SKYLIGHT to your van with no leaks!
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FULL CAMPER CONVERSION - How to install a FIAMMA ROOF VENT or SKYLIGHT to your van with no leaks!
FULL CAMPER CONVERSION - VAUXHALL VIVARO Part 4 How to Carpet your van like the pros. Step by Step.
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FULL CAMPER CONVERSION - VAUXHALL VIVARO Part 4 How to Carpet your van like the pros. Step by Step.
FULL CAMPER CONVERSION - VAUXHALL VIVARO - Part 3 - Insulation and Sound Deadening using DODO DEADN
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FULL CAMPER CONVERSION - VAUXHALL VIVARO - Part 3 - Insulation and Sound Deadening using DODO DEADN
FULL CAMPER Conversion - Vauxhall VIVARO to VANLIFE in 3 months - Part 2 - WINDOW INSTALLATION
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FULL Van Conversion - Vauxhall VIVARO to VANLIFE in 3 MONTHS - Part 1 DEEP CLEANING
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How did you learn this?
RUclips videos!
Why didnt you use the drill bit the right way round to ream out the pipe?
maybe I did maybe I didn’t I can’t remember 🤣
Great video, thanks. Why does the blocked exhaust pressure sensor cause an intake air temp sensor fault?
I had no idea but it seemed to work for me - along with the other steps like clearing the codes etc
Great job
cheers thanks
Nice video thank you 👍 iv have the same woo woo woo noise from mine now but im really struggling to locate parts to for it.. where did you source yours from please? Every dealer so far just sells the bearings separately..
eurocar parts! One side was about £90 all in!!
i am looking at completely removing passenger seat and fitting a fridge and extra battery facing into back my van may i ask when disconnecting the cables for passenger airbag system does it show on dashboard airbag light fault thank you
hiya - my vivaro did not have seat sensors and as I recall I don’t think it had airbag either - but I certainly didn’t remove any cables - what you see in the video is what you get really - literally no cables. sorry 😢
@@richard_builds_it Thanks for reply :-)
Nice work! Just starting my Vivaro. What did you do with the wiring loom on the near side at the barn door that runs down the outside of the pillar?
haha great question I a tually havnt sorted that yet! I was thinking is using some cable glancing but decided against it - I’ve managed to tuck it behind the wall panel - but I think you could possible cut parting it and re splice it to re route or hide it better. sorry I couldn’t help!
Not going to say you did a bad job on the sound proofing etc just unnecessary. You literally could've used half the amount on the walls. 1' squares and that would've been enough. Only place you need to cover are the wheel wells if you have them. Unless you don't like the rain it was a waste to sound proof the ceiling. Doing the cab was also not really needed.
I followed the videos from Combe Valley campers - they sell the ‘cab kit’ and l personally find in the winter it’s important to have the whole thing covered and insulated - as it was super warm and I had almost no condensation. also would of been a waste if I only used half of it 🤣
Thank you 👍
Was the furniture custom made? If off a company, are you able to link it? And what was the rough cost of it? Currently stripping my custom to do it up
Google the Ply Guys - Scottish based company - just google it and you’ll find them super easy. cost - many. 🤣🤣 about £3500/£4000 all in. expensive. but that included instal. worth it? absolutley. but on the pricey side.
Who and where did you get the furniture kit from ?Thanks
company north of Glasgow called ‘The Ply Guys’ Google them and you’ll find them.
I use PB Blaster it's expensive but I've found it to be brilliant. Thanks for a great video.
thanks a lot - I’ll get some next time! 💪🏻💪🏻
personally i dont think you need to use that much of the sound deadening matt -- its to heavy and expensive to cover the whole of the panels. You only need enough to stop the panel resonating . Why do you need 18mm ply for the floor --- what are you putting in there; 12 or 15mm is thick enough
everyone is like ‘iTs ToO hEaVy’ honestly the sound deading is like 10kgs tops 🤣🤣 and also it’s dead quiet on the road and at night so great for me. the flooring for the 18mm ply was literally a temp floor while I did the rest of the build. a 12mm black ply flooring from my furniture company was installed in the end.
Great video .
Great work very well done cant wait for the next video.
Hi when you attached the white fuel line into the black fuel line. How far does the white fuel line go into the black pipe. Also did you just clamp the exhaust on or did you do any additional cutting down at the top of the pipe. Thanks
just enough so that the jubille clips can hold down and make a decent seal between the two different pipe diameters. it technically wouldn’t matter how far you put it in - as the fuels only going one place! exhaust - yes - as per the instructions I basically cut my exhaust pipe a third from one end and inserted the muffler there. the ends were unchanged from factory.
@@richard_builds_itthank you
Great job buddy , I did one around 3 years ago , on a vauxhall vivaro short wheel base, I should have put a different configuration of the bed , situation, I put a rock and roll bed in , but not enough room , the next one will be a high cube long wheel base vehicle, any advice would be appreciated , keep the videos coming ,
im not a fan of the rock and roll beds but they do work great in some vans - my advice just check out other RUclips channels as there’s so many variations that can look great! good luck with it 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Do you have a link for the swivels? Also which single seat did you use Mini, Audi, etc?
just google Kira Vans and they sell them! good price! I actually used a seat out of an older Vauxhall zafira or something but I did need to modify the fixing rails and use the correct strength bolts etc. the advantage of using a different seat is that it reclines and everything.
You used the 4 torx bolts to pull the new one back in, could you not have knocked it out with the bolts without taking the entire hub off or a big puller from the front? My bearings arrived today so guess what I'm doing this weekend! Thanks for doing the video.
yeah you could absolutley leave it in I reckon - just would be a real pain to knock it out in situ or indeed to try a puller. I have a puller but for the sake of undoing a couple more bolts just thought it was way easier to remove the whole assembly. try it your way and let me know!!
Does this work the same on renault captur diesel,both these lights are on in mine
if it’s the same engine then yes as the Renault traffic and vivaro are basically the same van
I wonder if they make tables that you can telescope down when you want to make the bed.
the table just pulls out if that’s what you mean. super easy screw base.
at 12:48 minutes, clearing out the gunk in that sensor. i did try to clear it our before without succes. this time i turned gently by hand with the pointy side of a 3mm drill in the first part of that sensors straight tube to clear it. than i took the backside of that same 3mm drill and twisted gently deeper and found some sort of a springy feeling. i think that's the actual membrane that i freed-up. i could feel the drill bouncing up and down. i think that's the thing you need to feel when trying to save this sensor. just thought i'd share this with all of you searching to fix this yourself 🙂 after this i didn't even have to clear the fault codes at the start-up.
good work and it works a treat!! I had to clear my codes tho haha
Really nice van - great choice on the ply guys
yeah I agree! looks great. functions great. can’t complain at all!!
I love that you considered the cab in your build and not just the back - re sound deadening, cleaning etc
it’s mega quiet when I’m sleeping like the cosiest ever. people be like ‘iTS tOO HeAvy’. Bro my ass weighs more than the sound deadening. 🤣🤣
Those swivels are stupid expensive, they're just two pieces of steel.
I know right! maybe because it has a crash test certificate - no idea just just need to test one lol. it was only about £200 so not super mad. but the doubles are twice that
That much sound deadening is way too much and prob doubled the weight..tidy though 👍
nah a box is like 10Kg max or the heavy stuff and the cloud looking insulation weighs jack sht. the massive win is that the van is DEAD quiet at night it’s actually amazing.
Enjoying a lot your channel.... Just one question: the length of the bed, please?
it think it’s 1.8m so a real decent length. plenty of space. it’s also 152cm wide which is wild.
Great helpful video (subbed) I’ve got a 2018 vivaro going to go ahead with the installation but I’m reading that you cannot use the T piece on this model apposed to previous. Do you have any info on this please? Thanks
which T price the one for the heater? do you mean for the fuel lines or something?
@@richard_builds_it yes mate for fuel line
No I didn’t use any T peices for the heater. The fuel line was direct into the fuel feeder - I had to remove the whole fuel tank and follower. The line from the fuel filler goes straight to the fuel pump which goes straight to the fuel line on the bottom of the heater.
Hi mate. Well done on conversion. Can I ask where you got furniture please ?? Cheers
yeah from a company called theplyguys.co.uk a Scottish based firm
What as that cabling you was using for the lights. I might do the same to mine. Thanks.
I used like a normal 2 core cable - but just check the diameters - it was what I would call ‘normal cable’
What puck lights do you buy. Also what was the wiring you had in there? Is it all wired up to a Leisure battery?
I just googled pick lights and bought some with a frosted face and they were about £60 all in. yeah it’s wired to my fuse board which is obviously to the battery. check my other electrical video out for the full install
Track rodend in my language lol
cheers literally changed loads and just couldn’t remember haha
Sweet job 🔥🤙
cheers bro really appreciate it!
@@richard_builds_it I’m in the process of buying a van so I appreciate your videos for help. 👌
Great video, great units, why ruin the look with scabby carpet on the walls, makes my skin crawl.
carpet looks pretty good I think - which I guess is why I did it 🤣 what would you do? scabby ill fitting wood panelling?
Top bloke! My van pinged up beginning of the week so I’ve got so diagnosing and fixing to do🤦♂️
hoping it goes well 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Did you make the units ?
I wish I was that good! 🤣🤣 all came from theplyguys.co.uk a small but very professional outfit just north of Glasgow. check thier website out
Nice job that mate 👌. I've just started converting a Lwb vivaro high top, and your vid has helped me out no end! 👍🏻🙌🏻
cheers bro no problems and best of luck with it!
@@richard_builds_it Cheers mate 👍🏻😉
We are modeling our T6.1 camper conversion off this video :) Only difference we will have is that we plan installing the Clayton Powerunit. The Ply Guys do awesome work. Great looking van.
that sounds amazing! I am currently in the Allgaü in southern Germany for a month and can confirm the ply guys pull out kitchen unit is so so useful! make sure to make a small ‘stop’ when you slide your bed units in it stops all the bed prices flying everywhere when you brake! good luck!!
It's a Track rod end made, thanks for the vid.
🤣🤣 thanks so much. Van is so much quieter now it’s unreal 💪🏻💪🏻
Just about to do a window in the sliding door on my Renault Trafic. What size U rubber did you need to trim around the cut area? Thanks
the rubber I used came in a standard length in the kit I ordered and it was about 300-400mm too long so was easy to just trim to length. does that answer your question? thanks. Rich
@@richard_builds_it thanks Rich. I was more asking about the profile of the rubber.
Great job mate, love your electrical panel, very neat, I was horrified at so many videos where the electrics looked like a bus load of ADHD kids have gone mental in a spaghetti factory, so much so I’ve decided to use a 3100 ah power station system with the charge controller and inverter built in, just the fuse box and hey presto, can be powered by alternator, solar and shore power, my ride will be a VW T4 LWB, when she comes back from the garage hopefully engine sorted, nasty bits welded, sealed, new suspension, hopefully a bare canvass ready for the build, thanks for your video picked up a couple of tips.
sweet sounds like a great build!! I figured making it neat makes it easier to sort any problems if they exist! so far no problems - currently on a month trip in Europe and no issues what so ever 🤣🤣 I am electricity heavy now running fridge freezer fans all the usual chargers but the solar is really earning its keep!!!
Sorry I know you’ve addressed this already but can you confirm that you’ve managed to put a Vauxhall Zafira seat into a Vauxhall Vivaro? I am going to be replacing my double for a single with swivel soon and trying to find the cheapest option. (My van is 2005) Thanks 👍
I used a Zafira seat yeah. although it did take some fettling to attack it to both the swivel base and also the seat base but that’s because my heater is under there and I needed the clearance. like I’ve always said do your own research - make sure to use the correct rated bolts for fixtures with the correct tensile strength.
May I ask how many meters of carpet lining did you use for the whole van ?
I used 15m of carpet from Coombes Valley Campers it came with 15 tins of adhesive aswell - so was really well priced all in.
That looks fantastic you done a great job I’m going to try that in my transit custom, really enjoyed the video thanks for sharing 👍
cheers I really appreciate it.
What ia that god awful music in the background? Just why? Otherwise a very informative video tjat has given me.some good ideas. Cheers
really sorry 🤣🤣 it’s awful I think I’ll upload again this weekend or next weekend as your not the first person to say that 🤣🤣 I’m still learning!
The “music” running in the background makes this unwatchable. Do you have a version without it? I really wanted to see how this was done. It looks like a very informative video otherwise.
sorry bro - still learning with the videos! Will try to upload one at the weekend for you!
Hi there , Do you have the measurements for the ceiling panel you installed, on another video you mentioned what a pain it was as you have to keep trimming , I’m currently converting my LWB and would be helpfull if could share aprox measurements to help save me time . Thanks
yeah sure thing let me check it tomorrow and get back to you. what ever you do don’t use 12mm ply 🤣🤣🤣 I reckon 6 would be okay depending on the thickness of the batons you use.
Thanks 👍
Right got them. It’s 245cm long by 151cm wide. but make sure to check the measurements. I bought a non standard sheer and had it cut to size but still had to trim it which was a pain. And I know I already mentioned but don’t use 12mm thick ply it’s far too heavy haha. Perhaps 6/9 but it’s your choice.
You are a legend , thanks for f the measurements, Agee I will probably go with the 6mm …I will let you know how I get on
As good as it gets ...and some
cheers really appreciate it 💪🏻💪🏻
Just watched your video, I know it's a vauxhall but are they renault engines as per the traffic,and can you use copper slip grease for future removal. Good video and good van build. Cheers
cheers bro just hope it helps people. got brakes and wheel bearings to do in the next few weeks so that video will be going up!
Super vid o and really helpful what zafira model did the set come from? Cheers Paul
thanks I think it was from a 2008/2010 one I’m not sure. but I still had to drill the spacer box section in any case! just make sure to use the 10.9 rated bolts and do your own research 💪🏻💪🏻
Thanks Richard, thinking of using some insignia seats